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Fifth Grade

Math (core) – Decimals; fractions; metric system.

English Language Arts (core) – Elements of grammar, continuing cursive, punctuation,
compositions, Greek myths, report writing, recitation.

History & Social Studies (core) – Ancient civilizations (India, China, Egypt, Mesopotamia, Persia, Greece).

Geography (core) – American geography as related to states study, vegetation, agriculture, culture and economics, mapping.

Science (core) – Botany, plant reproductive systems, continuation of garden and nature studies, lab work, fieldwork.

Environmental Stewardship (core) – American regional and physical geography related to vegetation, animals and agriculture are studied to develop a greater consciousness of the interrelatedness of life and environment – particularly through the study of botany and zoology.

Music (core) – Singing, recorder, violin/cello (budget allowing), reading music.

Art (core) – Calligraphy, painting, clay modeling, woodworking.

Performing Arts (core) – Class play that originates from the curriculum.

World Language (core) – Japanese immersion continues; verb tenses, simple reading and conversation.

Handwork (core) – Knitting in the rounds; making socks, mittens or hats.

Woodwork (core) – Learn sequencing in a project; refine/improve existing skills by making toolbox and a 2D animal.

Games/Movement/Health (core) – Manipulating objects with accuracy and speed. Usage of fundamental strategies, practice and conditioning. Balancing food intake with activity. Responsible personal behavior, distinguishing between unsafe/safe and following/ignoring rules. Olympic sports—running, jumping, discus, javelin, wrestling— culminating in an inter-school Pentathlon; preparation and practice for Fitness Test.